ALISA CHAPTER HADASSAH BULLETIN VOL XXII MAY-JUNE 2018 MONDAY JULY 16, 2018 Congregation Beit Shalom We are the women who DO We are ALISA 7:15 P.M. Myron Sugerman aka The Last Jewish Gangster Renowned expert on the Jewish Mob and their remarkable contributions for the betterment of the Jewish people during the 30 s. Contributions include fighting the American Nazi party, the Silver Shirts and anti semites; and supplying weapons and arms for the establishment of the Jewish State. Refreshments will be Served All are Welcome We wish you and your families a Happy Fourth of July!!! While you are enjoying, please take a moment to give thanks for the freedoms we have in this country. Your Bulletin Editors, Joanne, Sheila, Eileen Alisa Hadassah Cordially invites you to attend Annual Membership Appreciation and Supper Party Honoring YOU, our members and Diane Altman & Marilyn Taffet, our Myrtle Wreath Recipients Larry Wolfert will provide entertainment. Light Supper will be served. Monday, August 6, 2018 at 6:30PM Greenbriar at Whittingham Ballroom Couvert $21 Membership appreciation is the occasion on which we honor those who have offered their time and talents to Hadassah. Join us as we honor You, our members, for your support and efforts in making this a successful year. 1
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ALISA CHAPTER PRESIDENTS QUOTES FOR LIVING: Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile -Albert Einstein- To handle yourself, use your heads; to handle others, use your heart. -Eleanor Roosevelt I am back!! I want to thank all of you for your good wishes. I survived my thyroid surgery, enjoyed my Grandson s graduation from American University and then took a well deserved vacation in Bar Harbor, Maine. I missed my Hadassah family and want to thank Claire and all of you for pitching in while I was sidelined. While I was away, I realized how much Hadassah means to me; not only a sense of fulfillment but a great new family. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU: 1-Program Committee for bringing Alan Brodman and his wonderful students to our meeting. (Sheila Farber, Bunny Bloom, Sherry Freedman and Fran Weinstein). 2-Special shout out to Marilyn Gerstein for another successful Card Party 3-The Membership Committee who held a very successful Get Acquainted Tea for new and prospective members.(ruth Sachs, Evey Rabinowitz, Marilyn Taffet & Sibley Hausler) 4- Stephanie Hunger for planning the wonderful QVC trip Hope you had a good time shiopping, Ladies! 5- All of You Who contribute and help each other behind the scenes to make all of our events successful!! HADASSAH HEALTH UPDATE: MELANOMA RESEARCH. Today we are seeing a revolution in the treatment of melanoma and the Hadassah Medical Organization is among the world leaders because we always believed that the immune system can combat cancer, says Dr. Michal Lotem, head of Hadassah s Center for Melanoma and Cancer Immunotherapy. Dr. Lotem developed a melanoma vaccine that she has been using to treat advanced cases of the disease for 16 years. In addition, Hadassah is engaged in pre-clinical studies with a new immune molecule that its researchers have identified and are examining for enhanced anti-cancer immunotherapy. This new compound is currently being tested on mice. This is why it is so critical that we keep the dollars flowing toward this wonderful work. Your time and efforts are paying off and if you haven t stepped forward to HELP in our efforts please let us know that want to volunteer TODAY. Hadassah needs YOU! GAIL REIFENBERG AND CLAIRE LAZAR---CO-PRESIDENTS The Jewish calendar (Lu-ach) Submitted by Phyllis Kundel; According to the calendar we use in daily life (solar), a day begins at midnight and ends the following midnight; but a Jewish day begins at sundown and ends the following sundown. This idea emanates from the Torah (The Book of Genesis), in which it states: and there was evening and there was morning, one day. Thus the Jewish calendar begins with the new month. There are 29 ½ days between one new month and the next. So Jewish months are 29 or 30 days long. It takes about 12 ½ cycles of the moon for the Earth to travel once around the sun, for one year to pass. If we used just a calendar of 12 lunar months, we would soon be out of rhythm with the seasons: we d be celebrating Passover in the winter and Chanukah in the summer! So- How do we reconcile our lunar calendar with the solar calendar? We have a Lunar Leap Year once every two or three years in which we add not a day, but an extra month! It comes after the month of Adar and is called Adar Sheni or 2 nd Adar. This system keeps the Lunar months and the solar years in the same rhythm. (The holiday of Purim, by the way, occurs during 2 nd Adar.) And as for the year itself, it is now 5778, traditionally the year since creation. 2
. BOARD MEMBERS PRESIDENTS: FINANCIAL CO(MMITTEE: Claire Lazar 655-3062 Bernice Kernis (Treasurer) 409-6135 Gail Reifenberg 395-0429 Bunny Bloom 409-4498 VICE-PRESIDENT - EDUCATION: Hazel Cunninghis 655-4679 Ella Goldstein 235-9616 Arlene Ferman 860-1777 VICE-PRESIDENT - FUNDRAISING Joanne Ferstan 395-7532 Claire Lazar 655-3062 Gloria Fine 395-0838 VICE-PRESIDENTS - MEMBERSHIP: Sharon Nachimson 664-2745 Ruth Sachs 860-0606 Marilyn Taffet 860-8406 Evey Rabinowitz 655-0075 CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Natasha Rosenbaum (Records Adm) 409-7543 Diane Altman 860-1193 PROGAM VICE PRESIDENTS: BULLETIN: Bunny Bloom 409-4498 Eileen Carpenter 664-2877 Sheila Farber 732-780-7379 Sheila Farber 732-780-7379 Sherry Freedman 619-3399 Joanne Ferstan 395-7532 RECORDING SECRETARIES: GOOD & WELFARE Rita Swirsky 409-1722 Millie Semel 409-1578 Lillian Rich 409-1171 HOSPITALITY HISTORIAN: Roberta Fachler 860-6479 Maxine Stern 395-8757 Martha Gelb 395-0582 ASSOCIATES LIASON Linda Skupp 642-8182 Rhoda Juskow 409-0983 IT (Technology) Gail Shinberg 409-5441 Eileen Carpenter 664-2877 Membership News On Wednesday, May 30th, Alisa Hadassah had a new and prospective membership tea at the home of Ruth Sachs. Our board members: Gail Reifenberg, Ella Goldstein and Sheila Farber introduced the many arms and activities of Alisa. It was a very welcoming and warm afternoon with input from some of our membership committee as well. Our guests were interested as well as interesting. We welcome new members: Doris Zorn, Mickie Glassman and Harriet Goldstein. Those present who had recently joined all expressed interests in becoming active in Alisa. Basket of Favors Given out at Tea Membership's next event will be our Membership Appreciation evening which will take place on Monday evening, August 6th at 6:30 at the Greenbriar at Whittingham Ballroom. Our flier with all the details is enclosed in this issue of our Bulletin. If anyone is available to help setup on August 6, please let either of us know. Please write the date on your calendar and get your reservations in as it will be a very special evening honoring all our members. Ruth Sachs and Evey Rabinowitz, Membership Vice-Presidents BUDDY SYSTEM It has come to our attention that some of our members would like to attend our monthly meetings or events, but need a ride to get there. No reason not to come! We miss you! If that is you, or someone you know, please call one of the following people who will gladly assist you: At GW call: Claire Lazar 655-3062 Diane Altman 860-1193 Tiby Lapkin 860-1234 Arlene Lazar 409-2749 Rita Swirsky 409-1722 Eileen Carpenter 664-2877 At Encore: Wilma Appel 409-2656 At Ponds: Gail Reifenberg 395-0429 At Concordia: Gloria Fine 395-0838 We don t have anybody in Clearbrook. We are looking for volunteers. If anyone else would like to help in this program please call Evey Rabinowitz - 655-0067 We look forward to seeing you at our meetings. Come join us! 3
Hadassah Joined the Festivities at the Salute to Israel Parade, Sunday, June 3, 2018 WE CELEBRATE THE 70 TH ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL The following are in addition to May Bulletin s list Hazel Cinninghis Sheila Farber Merna Levinthal Rhoda Juskow Rita Swirsky Maxine Stern Bernice Bloom Ruth Sachs Left to Right: Manny Strumpf, Al Pressler, Guest Speaker Marvin Goldman, Michelle Krasner (and Rhoda Juskow in background) The Hadassah Associates committee for the yearly events, is composed of representatives of Alisa Chapter and Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Thank you to our Alisa Chapter committee members, including our Associates: Manny Strumpf, Al Pressler, Rhoda Juskow, Gail Shinberg, Irv Kernis. Marilyn Gerstein. and Herb Mars. Mayor Tamburro announcing the Proclamation On April 22 nd, In honor of the 70 th Anniversary of Israel (and El Al Airlines), the Associates presented Marvin Goldman, historian for El Al Airlines, at the Monroe Township Senior Center. The event was well attended and Monroe Township s, Mayor Tamburro offered the above proclamation announcing May14, 2018 as Israel and El Al Commemoration Day. 4
SAVE THE DATE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018-12:30 PM LUNCH BUNCH At Mediterranean Restaurant, LA BEBE (2150 US Highway 130,North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902) RSVP Marilyn Taffet, 860-8406. THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018-7PM TZOFIM The Israeli scouts (Tzofim) are returning. Every year they perform a short show celebrating Israel. Join us at the Senior Center for this great show. Seniors and Kids $10, adults $15. Tickets will be on sale at our June monthly meeting OR Call Wilma, 409-2656 for advance sale tickets. See flyer page 8. MONDAY JULY 16, 2018 7:15PM MONTHLY MEETING Myron Sugerman will speak about The Jewish Mob. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be served. At Congregation Beit Shalom. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2018-12:30 PM Restaurant to be announced. RSVP Marilyn Taffet, 860-8406. LUNCH BUNCH MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018 6:30 PM MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION Membership Appreciation at Greenbriar at Whittingham Ballroom. We will be honoring our Myrtle Wreath Nominees. Entertainment by Larry Wolfert. Couvert $21.??Evey Rabinowitz 609-655-0075 or Ruth Sachs 609-860-0606. See flyer page 8. ** THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018-1:30PM _ EDUCATION EVENT Marsha Rosenbaum accompanied by Ruth Banks of the LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS will speak about Voting Not just about walking into the Voting Booth at the home of Ella Goldstein, 9 Ramsey Way, GW. To register call Ella Goldstein 235-9616 or Email: ellangoldstein@gmail.com. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2018 11:15AM FASHION SHOW Fashion Show at Forsgate Country Club. Fashions by Chicos. The Boutique starting at 11:15 AM followed by a delicious Luncheon at 12PM. Max tables of 10. Volunteers to Model are needed. Raffle will be sold at event. Couvert $49 pp.?? Judy Gerstein 609-860-8446. See flyer page 9. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018-12:30 PM At Lox Stock & Deli. RSVP Marilyn Taffet, 860-8406. LUNCH BUNCH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018 CARD PARTY Save the date for the chapter's next card party in GW Ballroom. Party open to all Full details to be announced.?? Marilyn Gerstein 609-409-9176. **THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 MANDIR TEMPLE We will be carpooling to the Mandir Hindu Temple in Robbinsville. Meet at GW Parking Lot at 9:45 AM. We will be collecting $5 at parking lot for contribution. To register call Ella Goldstein 235-9616 or Email: ellangoldstein@gmail.com. See flyer page 11. OCTOBER 21-23 2018 TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC 3 day, 2 night trip to Washington DC. Open to All. Cost $625 (double occupancy), $125 Single Supplement.?? Claire Lazar 609-655-3062. See flyer page 9. NOVEMBER 11, 2018 WINE & CHEESE/ROSH CHODESH Save the date for our Wine and Cheese Party followed by a Rosh Chodesh service. We held this program last year and it was a great success. At the home of Bernice Kernis, 45 Westiminster in GW. ** Indicates those Judy Brodman Education programs where donations to Hadassah are appreciated. Please be courteous to your fellow members and inform the appropriate chairperson if you are unable to attend a program. This will allow someone on the waiting list to attend. IT IS ESSENTIAL when submitting an envelope for Lockbox 19, that you mark the envelope with the identifying event. 5
ATTENTION New Pricing. Effective April 1, 2018 CARDS, TREES, CERTIFICATES: Holiday Greetings This year we are once again collecting $10 per person to list your name in our bulletin for both the Rosh HaShana and Pesach Holiday Greetings. Rosh HaShana begins the evening of Sept. 9. High Holiday greetings submitted by July 30 will appear in the September bulletin. Those greetings that are submitted after July 30 and prior to October 1` will appear in the November Bulletin, so please try to get your money in early. Please print your name on a sheet of paper as you wish it to appear in the bulletin. Enclose a $10 check in an envelope marked: Attn: Holiday Greetings. Place in lock box 19 OR mail to Greenbriar at Whittingham, 100 Whittingham Dr, Monroe Twp. Attn: lock box 19-Holiday Greetings. Cards will now cost $3.00 ea. The cost of trees and certificates will remain the same when purchased through our card & certificate ladies. If you request that the chapter mail your card, tree or certificate, there will be an additional $1.00 postage and handling fee. Alisa Card, Tree, & Certificate Sales Ladies: Florence Weiss 409-1924 Rhoda Lesser 409-9557 Millie Semel 409-1578 Harriet Cohen 860-5953 CALLIGRAPHY: The charge for calligraphy on trees and certificates ($18.00 and up) will now be $1.00. If you request that the chapter mail your tree or certificate, there will be an additional $1.00 postage and handling fee. Call Dorothy Brotman 409-0578 Please Note: If you wish to ensure that your purchase of cards, certificates and trees will go to support the Alisa Chapter of Hadassah, the only authorized representatives to sell these items are listed in this bulletin. We appreciate your continued support. ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS REMEMBRANCE z l May their memories be for a blessing. JULY WE REMEMBER: Arthur Mansfield Husband July 2, 2000 Florence Mansfield AUGUST WE REMEMBER: Steven Mark Berman Son August 2012 Millie Auerbach Herbert Goodrich Father August 23, 1995 Harvey Lazar CONDOLENCES: The family of Janice Demby. The family of Gloria Kraus. Geraldine Lipshutz on the loss of her husband,carl Lipshutz Myrna Bolstein on the loss of her brother Martin 6
APRIL MONTHLY MEETING SIMCHAS Sheila Farber Beautiful Granddaughter Emma s 3 rd birthday Marilyn Taffet Granddaughter Ariellle took her first steps Ella Goldstein My special 45 th birthday Joy Keiles Son Douglas s birthday on April Fool s Day Eileen Carpenter Get well wishes to Gail Reifenberg Sheila Farber Granddaughter Arielles acceptance to Drama & Voice program at Bridgewater Vocational only 12 spots for 17 school districts applying. Sheila Farber Sydney was accepted to the Culinary Arts program. Roberta & Larry Fachler Mazel Tov to Ceil and Len Stern on occasion of their Grandson Ethan Joseph s Bar Mitzvah Joanne Ferstan Return of Snowbirds & no snow today! Claire Lazar Birthday of Daughter, Honey Evey Rabinowitz Happy Birthday to Granddaughters Julie, Aliza and Jordana Gail Cammer Speedy recover for Daughter Hillary and Happy Birthday Ella Goldstein Rita Switsky Marriage of Grandson, Ben Plotnick to Jane Randolph in Raleigh, NC Merna Levinthal In Honor of Bunny s twin Granddaughters receiving College degrees Merna Levinthal In honor of the wedding of Gay and Sal Spector s Daughter Sabrina. Merna Levinthal In honor of my special Birthday Charlotte Dinowitz Granddaughter Risa s College graduation Charlotte Dinowitz Huband, Norman is now recovered and able to do High Jumps again!! Estelle Ross Grandson Dustin s graduation from H.S. Arlene Lazar Happy Birthday to my husband, Harvey. Happy Birthday to my son, Alan MAY MONTHLY MEETING SIMCHAS Eileen Carpenter Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband, Richard Eileen Carpenter In honor of my husband, Richard s car journey to Texas & safe return. Karen Mandel In honor of my daughter Renee s birthday Diane Altman Great Grandson, Asher, becoming Bar Mitzvah in June Marilyn Taffet Granddaughter Sara s 16 th birthday Marilyn Taffet To wish Joanne Ferstan a great trip Marilyn Taffet Belated Mother s Day wishes to all Evey Rabinowitz Grandson Eric on Birthright and celebrating his 20 th Birthday. Granddaughter Melissa graduating college. Granddaughter Jordana, getting married June 2 nd. Mazel tov to Joanne Ferstan on her Grandson s Bar Mitzvah Bunny Bloom Grandson Matthew graduating from college. Granddaughter s Liana Gabriela graduating from college. Ronny Swinkin Granddaughter graduating from college and attending Bryn Mawr College for her Master s Degree. It s also her 22 nd birthday. Diane Altman My beloved daughter Sheri s birthday in May. My beloved Granddaughter Ronny, birthday in May. Sheila Farber Granddaughter Emma s 3 rd birthday Roberta & Larry Fachler Our granddaughter Ryleigh Brooke Fachler, graduating Perry Hall H.S. in Maryland with honors & will be attending James Madison University in Virginia majoring in Accounting. Roberta & Larry Fachler Our son Michael celebrating his 47 th birthday Arlene Lazar Arlene s birthday. Grandson Ryan s birthday Dorothy Brotman Granddaughter Liora s receiving her Master s Degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary Joy Keiles Birthday of Husband Milt and daughter, Stephanie Tiby Lapkin Saw Granddaughter s starring performance in Chorus Line Dorothy Brotman Grandson Joseph Heiney graduating from Medical School Rhoda Juskow Granddaughter becoming Phi Beta Kappa Ruth Percely A safe trip to Granddaughter, Hannah going on Birthright trip to Israel. Rhoda Juskow Grandson singing with school choir at Carnegie Hall Fran Solomon Grandson Garrett graduating from Albright College 7
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There are two(2) ways to contribute: 1.) Purchase a certificate in honor or memory of someone. The certificate will be sent to the recipient or to you for presentation. 2.) Fill a BLUE BOX. Keep this box in your home. Fill it at your leisure and turn it in when filled. You will then get a receipt for your donation. To receive or return a BLUE BOX call: Lois Flamholz 609-860-9446 Hadassah has recently extended this program. For a one time donation of $5000 you can now have Kaddish recited every day for the first year of mourning as well as observed in perpetuity on the specified Yahrzeit date. For more information about this one time TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFT of $1,000 or $5,000 Call: Dolores Rosengard 860-1981 CELEBRATE YOUR SIMCHAS AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS By purchasing a candle on our Simcha cake you can share your simchas with all of us at our general meeting. Your simchas will be announced at the monthly meeting and will also be included in our monthly bulletin. The cost of a candle will be $2 which will be used to offset costs for refreshments. LET HADASSAH BE YOUR CARD SHOP We can save you time and trouble and make your congratulations or condolences very unique. There are cards or certificates for every occasion, holiday or event. CARDS are $3.00. If you wish us to stamp and mail them, it is $4.00. CERTIFICATES start at $6.00, TREES at $18.00. To order call: Millie Semel 409-1578 Florence Weiss 409-1924 Rhoda Lesser 409-9557 Harriet Cohen 860-5953 A beautiful calligraphy-inscribed certificate or tree certificate in denominations of $18.00 or above can be ordered from: Dorothy Brotman 409-0578. There is $1 charge for calligraphy and an additional $1 charge for postage. CARDS AND CERTIFICATES ARE SOLD AT EVERY MEETING COMMUNITY OUTREACH UPDATE In addition to the knitting of black caps for the Israeli soldiers, our members have also been knitting and crochetting teeny-tiny caps, in pastel colors, for the preemie babies at Hadassah Hospital. If you would like to perform this mitzvah, please call Arlene Lazar (609-409-2749) for instructions. Anyone going to Israel, please call Arlene to let her know. ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS REMBEMBERANCE So many of our deceased spouses, partners, and friends are gone but not forgotten by our community. Anyone who would like to memorialize their loved ones during the month of their passing please fill out form available at our monthly meetings or at our website www.hadassah.org/alisa under the section Announcements. Cost $2 per name.??? Diane Altman 609-860-1193. PLEASE NOTE: The only authorized Alisa Chapter representatives to sell cards, certificates, trees, and Mah Jongg cards are those listed in the bulletin. We appreciate your continued support. 10
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Alisa Hadassah 45 Westminster Drive Monroe Twp., N.J. 08831 DATED MATERIAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID Freehold, N.J. Permit No. 351 CURRENT RESIDENT OR NEW JERSEY: Information filed by Hadassah, the Women s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. and Hadassah Medical Relief Association, Inc. with the New Jersey Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215. Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement FLORIDA: A copy of the official registration and financial information for Hadassah, The Women s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (#SA-01298) and Hadassah Medical Relief Association, Inc. (SD046-3) may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Affairs Services by calling toll-free within the state 1-809-HELP-FLA. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. SHABBAT & HOLIDAY CANDLE LIGHTING TIME: 6/22 @8:13; 6/29 @8:14; 7/6 @8:13; 7/13 @8:10; 7/20 @8:05; 7/27 @7:59; 8/3 @7:52; 8/10 @7:44; 8/17 @7:34; 8/24 @7:24; 8/31@7:13; 9/7 @7:02; 9/9(Erev Rosh HaShana) @6:59; 9/14 @6:50 REMINDER: PLEASE DO NOT CONDUCT HADASSAH BUSINESS ON SHABBAT OR HOLIDAYS Please place renewals for membership in Lockbox 19 OR mail to Natasha Rosenbaum; 113 Birmingham Lane, Monroe Township, NJ 08831. Make sure to mark the envelope Attn: Membership. Please do not send directly to National. Thank you for your cooperation. Attention All Snowbirds It has come to our attention, that many of you snowbirds did not receive communications (eblasts, bulletins, general mailings) from the chapter when you were away. In order to rectify this situation, we need you to provide us with: Your temporary address The dates, beginning and end that you will be at this address Your email address and mobile phone number. Most of our mailings are bulk mailings which the Post Office does NOT forward. Even if you get the ebulletin, we still need your winter address in the event that we do a general mailing. Our goal is to keep everyone informed. With that in mind, we need your help. Please provide the information before you depart and please print clearly. Please place your information in GW Lockbox#19 marked attention Snowbird OR mail to Greenbriar at Whittingham, 100 Whittingham Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831 Attention Lockbox 19-Snowbird. Your Bulletin Editors 12